$
BLSSalary

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Salary (2025)

Based on 34,020 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$71,420
$34.34/hr
Annual Median
$65,380
$31.43/hr
Bottom 10%
$47,310
$22.74/hr
Top 10%
$107,500
$51.68/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$47,310
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$58,600
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$65,380
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$83,410
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$107,500

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$47K

25th

$59K

Median

$65K

75th

$83K

90th

$108K

Highest Paying States for Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
Washington$100,540
Connecticut$86,010
Pennsylvania$83,400
Arizona$72,750
Georgia$71,840
Texas$71,490
Nebraska$70,980
California$69,050
Florida$68,310
Oregon$67,820

Geographic Salary Variation

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $100,540 per year, while Oregon has an average of $67,820 — a difference of $32,720. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 34,020 workers were employed as Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $71,420 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-2011

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($47,310) represents entry-level or part-time Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerss, while the 90th percentile ($107,500) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($65,380) is the midpoint — half of all Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblerss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.